2008 Season Preview: Pittsburgh Steelers The starters are good enough to carry the Steelers to the playoffs. But between the lousy pass protection and the paper-thin defense chock full of older players, that is asking a lot. A look at the schedule breeds pessimism, as Pittsburgh plays all of their non-divisional games against teams that finished with winning records in 2007.
Steelers’ Line On The Draft – Offensive Not only do the Steelers need offensive linemen, this is a good draft for them, especially at tackle. As many as seven or eight could go in the first round.
Why The Steelers Will Beat The Patriots A quick survey of the Patriots’ 12 wins reveals the following: four have been against divisional opponents (who are a combined 9-27 this year, for a putrid winning percentage of .250) and another four have been against non-division opponents with losing records. The Colts, Eagles and Ravens games were won by a combined ten points and could have easily been losses, which only leaves the Dallas win, which was closer than the final score indicated.
2007 Season Preview: Pittsburgh Steelers The defending Super Bowl champs stumbled, but very quietly the Steelers re-emerged as a team to be reckoned with by winning 6 of their last 8 games, often in impressive fashion. Almost all the key components from the Super Bowl run are still in place as well.
Steelers Draft Preview: Colbert In Control While the Steelers have no glaring needs, linebacker will likely get a lot of consideration since the release of Joey Porter. We have your cheat sheet on who the Steelers are likely to be drafting on Saturday with their nine picks.
Steeler Coaching Search Down To Final Four Owner and Chairman Dan Rooney, President Art Rooney II, and Director of Football Operations Kevin Colbert will oversee the search for and choice of Bill Cowher’s successor. They have the list down to four candidates as they begin second interviews with Ken Whisenhunt, Russ Grimm, Ron Rivera, and Mike Tomlin.
2006 NFL Team Preview: Pittsburgh Steelers They are wearing a giant bulls-eye with a difficult schedule, and they’ll have to play better than they did in the 2005 season to make the playoffs again. They have the capability to do just that, but I still see this team as no better than 5th in the AFC over a 16-game schedule. A 10-6 finish, and their playoff fate is decided in Week 2 with their game against Jacksonville. Win and they’re in, lose and it’s a very long, cold winter in Pittsburgh. But as I said about them last season, if they do make it in, they should be considered the favorites in every playoff game.
One More For The … Road Pittsburgh Steelers running-back, Jerome Betis will forgoe retirment, against his body's wishes and make a run at one more championship in 2005.
It\'s been seven long months, but football is finally back in our lives full-time. The \'KQ\' has returned to help guide you through Week One of the 2008 NFL Season.
